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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.28, 1,031.88 and 549.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.28, 1,031.88 and 549.89 is: 825.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.28 : 1,031.88 = 549.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.28/1,031.88 = 549.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.28x = 1,031.88 × 549.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.28x = 567,415.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,415.33/687.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.60

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